SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Lutheran Services Florida Health Services (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $150,000)
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INITIATOR: |
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On July 15, 2025, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to distribute state and federal funds, administered through the Ocala/Marion Joint Office on Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) FL-514, to support local homeless service providers.
Total funding awarded to Marion County:
• Challenge Grant: $800,664.84
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): $242,339.34
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Grant: $31,574.33
• Total: $1,074,578.51
As part of the approved Continuum of Care Plan, nonprofit organizations were invited to apply for funding for projects that meet community priorities. Lutheran Services Florida Health Services, a local nonprofit, requested $150,000 from the Challenge Grant.
These funds will support housing coordinator/navigation services by bringing new landlord/property organizations online, as well as housing stability plans and counseling for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Marion County.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $150,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with this agreement for Challenge Grant with Lutheran Services Florida Health Services.
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